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October 24 — Native American, Immigrant, and Refugee Youth

Uncommon Common Ground IV will bring students together to share and learn how to overcome these challenges, as well as to celebrate the power of student voice.

When: Wednesday, October 24 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: American Red Cross: Lilly Rooms (Lower Level) 441 E. 10th Street

Uncommon Common Ground IV will focus on Native American, immigrant and refugee high school students living in Marion County. Children of Native American, immigrant and refugee families often encounter similar challenges in the education and social service systems. For immigrant and refugee children, the challenges in academic, physical, emotional, and social development usually associated with economic insecurity are likely to be exacerbated by language barriers, the process of migration and acculturation, and restrictions on access to safety net programs. Uncommon Common Ground IV will bring students together to share and learn how to overcome these challenges, as well as to celebrate the power of student voice. Sponsored by CICF and its partners, African Community International, Inc., The American Indian Center of Indiana, Inc., The Clowes Fund, Inc., Exodus Refugee, Indiana Department of Education, International Center of Indianapolis, La Plaza, MSD Perry Township, Nationalities Council of Indiana, and Patterson Consultants for discussions and shared reflections that promote dialogue about challenges faced and understanding of the common ground shared by our respective cultures. The Uncommom Common Ground series is a spin-off of CICF’s Sam H. Jones Creating Greater Awareness program.

There is no registration cost for this program and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP (acceptances only) to Ralph Taylor at ralpht@cicf.org or 634-2423 X144.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 22, 2007.

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